A practical guide to forging a flange for industrial piping: raw material selection, heating, forging, heat treatment, CNC machining, inspection, and buying tips for reliable forged flanges.
Compare flange connection, threaded pipe flanges, threaded flange designs, and mechanical joints for industrial piping. Learn when to choose flanged vs threaded pipe connections for pressure, maintenance, sealing, and cost.
Learn what a flange gasket is, how pipe flange gaskets seal bolted joints, the main flange gasket types, common gasket materials, exhaust flange types, and how to choose gasket sealant for industrial flanges.